SALW Guide Global distribution and visual identification Uganda Country report https://salw-guide.bicc.de Weapons Distribution SALW Guide Weapons Distribution The following list shows the weapons which can be found in Uganda and whether there is data on who holds these weapons: AK-47 / AKM G Makarov PM U CZ Scorpion G MP UZI G DShk G PK G FN FAL G RPD G FN Herstal FN MAG G RPK G FN High Power U Simonov SKS G HK 21 G Sten MP U HK 23 U Sterling MP L2A3 G HK G3 G Strela (SA-7 / SA-14) N Lee-Enfield SMLE U Tokarev TT-30/TT-33 U M203 grenade launcher G Webley Mk. IV U M60 G Explanation of symbols Country of origin Licensed production Production without a licence G Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies. N Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armed groups. U Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specify whether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups. It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, if country X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifies Governmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirms the presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it. 2 salw-guide.bicc.de SALW Guide Weapons Distribution Note: This application is a living, non-comprehensive database, relying to a great extent on active contributions (provision and/or validation of data and information) by either SALW experts from the military and international renowned think tanks or by national and regional focal points of small arms control entities. salw-guide.bicc.de 3 SALW Guide AK-47 / AKM The AK 47 is best described as a hybrid of previous rifle technology innovations: the trigger, double locking lugs and unlocking raceway of the M1 Garand/M1 carbine, the safety mechanism of the John Browning designed Remington Model 8 rifle, and the gas system and layout of the Sturmgewehr 44. There are many variations. The weapons are used by all former Warsaw Pact countries, and they are in service with numerous armed forces, both regular and irregular. They can be found in many countries in Asia and Africa. Category Assault Rifles Operating system Gas operated, rotating bolt with 2 lugs Cartridge 7.62 x 39mm Length 870 mm Feeding Box magazine The following ammunition can be used by the AK-47 / AKM: 7.62 x 39mm Bullet diameter 7.92 mm Case length 38.7 mm Overall length 56 mm CZ Scorpion The latest CZ Scorpion (also written Skorpion) EVO 3 sub- machine gun entered into production in 2009 and obtained its name from the original CZ Skorpion 1961 model. Despite its name, the EVO 3 is mechanically unrelated to the Skorpion Vz. 61. Originally, it was marketed as a Personal Defence Weapon (PDW), such as the FN P90, but its calibre and overall size classifies the EVO 3 as a sub-machine gun. Several models, changes and improvements have been introduced into the broader CZ Scorpion-family. 4 salw-guide.bicc.de SALW Guide Many machine gun models of the CZ Scorpion, which are designed to be fired by a single hand, provide single shots or automatic fire and can be fitted with a suppressor. Different CZ Scorpion variants are still produced and available for export sale. Category Submachine Guns Operating system blow-back, selective-fire Cartridge 7.65 x 17 mm SR (.32 ACP) 9mm Makarov (9.2 x 18mm) 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm) 9x17 mm (.380 ACP) Length 517 mm Feeding detachable, double-column box magazine The following ammunition can be used by the CZ Scorpion: 7.65 x 17 mm SR (.32 ACP) Bullet diameter 7.94 mm NO IMAGE Case length 17.3 mm Overall length 25 mm 9mm Makarov (9.2 x 18mm) Bullet diameter 9.27 mm Case length 18.1 mm Overall length 25 mm 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm) Bullet diameter 9 mm Case length 19.15 mm Overall length 29.69 mm 9x17 mm (.380 ACP) salw-guide.bicc.de 5 SALW Guide Bullet diameter 9 mm NO IMAGE Case length 17.3 mm Overall length 25 mm DShk The DShk was exported to many countries, and it can be found all over the world because the gun is used in many conflicts. The weapon was in service with several armed forces, both regular and irregular, and it can be found in many countries in Asia and Africa. Category Heavy Machine Guns Operating system Gas operated, belt fed, air cooled, selective fire Cartridge 12.7 x 108 mm Length 1625 mm Feeding Belt The following ammunition can be used by the DShk: 12.7 x 108 mm Bullet diameter 12.98 mm NO IMAGE Case length 108 mm Overall length 147.5 mm FN FAL The FN FAL (Fusil Automatique Leger - Light Automatic Rifle) is one of the most famous and widespread military rifle designs of the 20th century. It can be found in both the 7.62 NATO and, very rarely, the 5.56 NATO versions. The furniture may be wood, metal or plastic. There are various barrel lengths. In the UK (L1A1), Canadian, Indian and Dutch versions, 6 salw-guide.bicc.de SALW Guide there is no automatic fire mode. The gas system is fitted with a gas regulator, so that it could be easily adjusted for various environment conditions, or cut off completely, so that rifle grenades could be safely launched from the barrel. Category Assault Rifles Operating system Gas operated, tilting breechblock, select-fire or semi-automatic only Cartridge 7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester Length 1100 mm Feeding Box magazine The following ammunition can be used by the FN FAL: 7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester Bullet diameter 7.82 mm Case length 51.18 mm Overall length 69.85 mm FN Herstal FN MAG The Belgian FN MAG (Mitrailleuse d’Appui Général, meaning general-purpose machine gun) entered into production in 1958. It is one of the most widespread machine gun designs and is used in more than 90 countries around the globe. It is still manufactured in Belgium and produced under license in several countries including Argentina, Egypt, the US and the UK. It can be carried by infantry and is usually fired while mounted on a tripod. Category Heavy Machine Guns Operating system gas, automatic Cartridge 7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester Length 1260 mm Feeding disintegrating metal link belt The following ammunition can be used by the FN Herstal FN MAG: salw-guide.bicc.de 7 SALW Guide 7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester Bullet diameter 7.82 mm Case length 51.18 mm Overall length 69.85 mm FN High Power The High Power is one of the most widely used military pistols of all time, having been used by the armed forces of over 50 countries. The pistol is often referred to as an HP (for "Hi Power" or "High Power") or as a GP (for the French term, "Grande Puissance"). Technically, the High Power pistol, also known as Browning HP 35, GP 35 or Model 1935, is a recoil operated, locked breech pistol. It uses linkless barrel to slide locking invented by Browning. The trigger is single action, with external hammer. Original HPs featured frame mounted safety at the left side of the frame, that locks both sear and slide. Modern versions, since Mark II, also featured ambidextrous safety levers, that are also more comfortable to operate. Category Self-Loading Pistols & Revolvers Operating system Short recoil operated, locked breech, single action Cartridge .40 S&W 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm) Length 200 mm Feeding Box magazine The following ammunition can be used by the FN High Power: .40 S&W Bullet diameter 10.2 mm Case length 21.6 mm Overall length 28.8 mm 9mm Parabellum (9 x 19mm) 8 salw-guide.bicc.de SALW Guide Bullet diameter 9 mm Case length 19.15 mm Overall length 29.69 mm HK 21 The basic action of the machine gun, which received the company designation HK 21, was similar to that of the G3 rifle. The HK 21 fired from a closed bolt (not that big issue since its heavy barrel was really quick-detachable) and, unlike most machine guns, its belt feeding module was located below the receiver. Variants: HK11E automatic rifle (magazine fed, 7.62 mm) HK13E automatic rifle (magazine fed, 5.56 mm) HK21E general purpose machine gun (belt feed, 7.62 mm) HK23E light machine gun (belt-fed, 5.56 mm). The "E" stands for "Export" model. Category Light Machine Guns Operating system Selective fire roller-back blowback Cartridge 7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester Length 1140 mm Feeding Box magazine The following ammunition can be used by the HK 21: 7.62 x 51mm / .308 Winchester Bullet diameter 7.82 mm Case length 51.18 mm Overall length 69.85 mm salw-guide.bicc.de 9 SALW Guide HK 23 The HK (Heckler & Koch) 23 emerged in 1972 from the original HK 21, which explains the optical and technical resemblance between them and their variants. Usually it is fired from a bipod, but it can also be tripod mounted. While the production of the original HK 21 and 23 have officially ceased, there are still models in production.